EVENT
UFHSCJ AI Scholar Days September 16-17, 2026
This new event will showcase the role of artificial intelligence in medical education, clinical research, and patient care. Join faculty, clinicians, researchers, residents, fellows, students, administrators, and staff across UF Health Jacksonville and the UF Colleges of Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy for a day and a half of innovation, collaboration, and exploration of emerging AI applications in health care.
at a glance
3 UF Health Science Colleges providing a cross-disciplinary educational experience around Artificial Intelligence
26 Unique educational opportunities over the two days – from engaging keynotes to hands-on workshops
15 Industry and UF sponsors including UF’s QPSi AI/QI Program, CN2 Spatial, IBM, and NLP Logix
about the Event
AGENDA
UFHSCJ AI Scholar Days Program Agenda
The event will feature: • Presentations and panel discussions by experts in AI, medical and health science education, clinical applications, and research • Dedicated time to engage with exhibitors and explore emerging technologies • A poster session featuring AI related research, projects, and innovations • Opportunities to build collaborations and partnerships with academic leaders
wednesday highlights
HIGHLIGHTS – WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
UFHSCJ AI Scholar Days Poster Reception
Wednesday afternoon we kick off AI Scholars Day with our poster reception. Faculty, residents, fellows, students, administrators, and staff across the medical education continuum and health science disciplines are invited to share and shape work related to artificial intelligence. Registration for the poster reception limited to 150.
thursday keynotes
HIGHLIGHTS – THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
UFHSCJ AI Scholar Days Keynote Speakers
Don’t miss Thursday’s educational experiences, including five keynote sessions where leading experts will explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing healthcare education, research and practice and driving the next generation of medical innovation. Thursday registration limited to 250.
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Session Speakers
Learn about each of the 25 speakers who will be presenting over the two days.
Poster Reception
Get the details for submitting your poster as part of the AI Scholar Days Poster Reception.
UFHSCJ AI taskforce
We extend our sincere gratitude to each member of the UFHSCJ AI Taskforce for their remarkable contributions to the development of AI Scholar Days across the UF Health Jacksonville campuses. Their passion, innovation, and collaborative spirit have been the driving force behind this exciting initiative. Each member has generously shared their time, expertise, and enthusiasm to create a meaningful opportunity for learning, discovery, and growth. We believe their efforts have laid the foundation for a lasting impact on our academic and healthcare communities, and we are truly appreciative of all that they have done to bring this vision to life.
UFHSCJ AI Taskforce – Event Workgroup
- Co-Chair – Colleen Kalynych, EdD, MSH
- Co-Chair – Jessica O’Leary, PhD
- T. Shane Hester, DO
- Ruchira Singh, MD
- Amal Bhullar. MD
- Lisa Domenico, PhD, RN (College of Nursing)
- Robin Moorman Li, PharmD, BCACP, NBC-HWC (College of Pharmacy)
- Bill Sommer
- Michael Mezzano
- Kevin Klein, MD (Resident)
- Brian Kent (Medical Student – MS4)